Mission Slimpossible Team Chat JANUARY 2022
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@askewcr getting some thing organized and stepping back and taking a look at it, such a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction. Glad you are also feeling that you are getting a handle on your goals! Sounds like you have a very busy day!
@trooworld sorry about the gain, your plan sounds great, one step at a time!
50% done the spare room, I should have it finished by the end of day tomorrow! With my daughter being gone, my son-in-law is on his own with the kids (4&5 years old), while continuing to work full-time at home. They got up to some mischief yesterday, my son-in-law was not impressed LOL. Today they were having a very good day and on their best behavior, so my daughter asked me if I would run to Dairy Queen and drop off a box of dilly bars for them. I still can’t see them for another three days, so I picked up the dilly bars, parked about four houses away, snuck across the neighbours lawns, tiptoed up their steps and delivered the package. I put a little note on it saying “love mommy”. The kiddos were so excited, my daughter is a stay at home mom and she is dearly missed! It was so much fun to go on a secret mission🤣4 -
I feel so bad doing this but I tried to copy and paste a name and it clicked on it and I lost an hour of responses and my computer is going to die any minute so this is going to be short now. Hi to the new people, welcome to Slimpossibles!
@TeresaW1020 Do you think it was the sweeteners that caused issues? That seems to be very common with people on keto. I talked my SIL into trying monkfruit right before the gym and it made a mess of her digestive system, I complained when she wanted to leave early and felt real bad when I heard it was from the sweetener.
Hi everyone, as for the food bank farm we have a greenhouse going with both cool and warm items then the farm we're just starting to lay dirt again. I can't do that part so I just weeded the garlic the other day but the ground was soaked and I didn't bring anything to sit on, I left after an hour to peel off wet clothes. I'm in charge of the greenhouse the rest of the week which is just watering. I have cool crops going strong at home plus planted some more then started a bunch of seeds today. The seeds I ordered aren't here yet and that's mostly summer stuff, I have a grow table with a light in the house so it's going to be full this year. Aside of that I'm doing the yoga challenge I was injured from earlier this month with a friend but I'm modifying all the planks in the hopes it doesn't flare me up again. Oh, I'm picking up the boxes for the Cards for Seniors program next week and one of the places I'm going to is a spin cycle place, I'm dying to hop on a bike and try it, they allow a free class but I don't think I could go the whole time. Anyhow, let's see if I can get in and out without busting a move on a bike!1 -
Hi! I'm back in FL. I've kept up with all your posts, it's always nice to read what everyone is up to. My Dad was very surprised by his party and we had a great time celebrating. Then, we were able to spend some time as a family in the days after the party. It was nice and I enjoyed it. I'm glad to be home. My husband and doggo missed me. I did some good things with my eating while I was gone, but mostly not. I was surprised when I got on the scale that I did not have a big gain. Going to get back to exercising today.
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@Mom24_2021 Hi and welcome to the team, Shay!
@laurelfit57 Thank you!
Congrats on the progress on the spare room. Dilly bars! I used to love those. Brings back memories of walking to Dairy Queen when I was a kid. You are a good grandma! I'm glad you had fun on your mission lol.
@Katmary71 Sounds like you are taking good care of all the plants. I'm glad you aren't trying to do the planks again, better to modify. I've always been curious about a spin class, too, but my tailbone problem won't allow me to sit on a bike that long.
@Cornanda Welcome back! I'm so glad you had a nice time on your trip. What tips do you have for someone visiting relatives? What worked for you this time?
Hi all. We did a lot of running around last night so we stopped and picked up Chinese food to go. I tried to make the best decision I could: tofu dish and shared a chow fun dish with my husband. Yesterday at work, I really wanted a candy bar or chocolate but I told myself, no, you are doing things differently. That seemed to work.
My phrase for the year: "I take no crap and eat no crap."2 -
Username: GabiV125
Check in day: Thursday
PW: 134.0
CW: 135.0
In a nutshell I turned 50 this week, crossed close to nothing off the list I made a year ago and ate myself silly.
On the plus side my foot hurt less so I hopped on the indoor bike twice, had hour long talks with 2 very dear friends living on different continents, and avoided some excruciating negative people both days I went in the office.
So off I go to make new plans and draw new lines.3 -
Username: Lose4me71
Check in day: Wednesday
PW:298.6
CW: 299.6
I just got my weighted hula hoop in the mail yesterday. So excited to try it.2 -
@laurelfit57 I think it’s a good idea to keep the room neutral enough to please the kids and make your guest feel like they are in a grown up room. Maybe some nice nature pics or some fun animal pics. I’ve seen some fun stuff online. Sorry that your daughter tested positive. How super sweet of you to get the kiddos some Dilly bars from her!
@trooworld Do it! Put that foot down and tell your husband that your health and weight journey is important to you and you need him to respect that. You will do better!
@Mom24_2021 Welcome to the team, Shay! You will definitely find lots of great support on our team. As for the scale issue, we will have @broncobuddee make a note that you don’t have a scale just yet, so just weigh in as soon as you get one.
@Katmary71 Ugghhh losing long posts are the worst!! I have learned to type all my posts in a Word doc. I just minimize it on the computer and then keep the person I’m talking to at the top of the screen. Works great and I never lose a post anymore.
I read that you are crazy busy as usual. You be careful about getting on that bike!
@Cornanda Welcome back!! So happy that your dad had a great party. Now to get back on track with your eating and exercising.
@trooworld I haven’t had Chinese in ages! The sodium would make my weight jump up but it would be worth it.
@GabiV125 Happy birthday!! Turning 50 is a big milestone for sure and you have plenty of time to get those things on your list crossed off.
@lose4me71 Ohhh I bet a weighted hulu hoop would be great fun! You will have to share with us how you like it.
Hi Team! Today was a busy one at the church and I leave in just a moment to go to Bible study. At least this week, I’m much more prepared to lead our ladies. Tomorrow hubby and I have a bunch of errands to run including going downtown to the courthouse so that I can become a notary again. I was already one but then I let it expire so I have to do it all over again. That will teach me!! I might get hubby to take us to lunch tomorrow. 😊
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davors19
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 258
CW: 256
LTD: 42
@TeresaW1020 Could you set up my TopStartWeight to 300.06 -
Good morning All!
I'm up early this morning and as I started to walk,, my right ankle started to hurt. This is the same pain I had last year and didn't do anything to injure it. I guess it doesn't like me walking that treadmill at the gym. Last time it took a minute to get past it, with a lot of icing and resting. I hate this because I was on a roll getting out to the gym. Hopefully it won't last long. Have a great day everyone. Let's go get it!
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Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 171.7
CW: 171.2
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@trooworld- I didn't do too many things right on my trip lol. Ate out for all the dinners, and some breakfasts, had cake. I did try to make good choices at the restaurants. Generally when I visit family I try to watch my portion size and bring along some healthy snacks.
This is a good discussion topic if anyone else wants to chime in!2 -
Hi all
Username: davidji82
Weigh in day Friday
PW:210.9
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Friday
gwamajtw91
PW: 166.0
CW: 166.4
Another frustrating week. We did eat out last night so I'm blaming the sodium in the Chinese food! My husband wanted either Chinese or Mexican food for dinner, both of which give me a spike on the scale!
What do you all choose from the menu in either of those restaurants to have the least effect on your eating plan?2 -
Hi Team MS...You have a new member joining your team .. Please welcome @amioc 2
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@GabiV125 Happy Birthday! You did indeed have some wins, so celebrate that.
@Lose4me71 What a fun way to exercise! I hope you enjoy it.
@TeresaW1020 I did put my foot down last night, he wanted pasta with dinner and I told him to go ahead and make some for himself but I didn't want any!
You have less going on so good on you for being prepared! I hope you enjoy lunch. Congrats on the loss, the scale is going down!
@davors19 @Cornanda Congrats on the losses!
@askewcr I'm sorry about the ankle pain. I hope it gets better soon.
@Cornanda I'd say you did pretty well considering, you even had a loss so that's a win!
@gwamajtw91 Chinese food and eating out, in general, will definitely cause a gain at the scale. I ate Chinese this week and I tried to pick something with lots of veggies and tofu instead of meat. Mexican, I get fajitas and either don't eat the tortillas or have half and have a little of the guacamole and sour cream.
Hi all. Happy Friday! I have scheduled some exercise time this weekend, I hope I don't make excuses and let myself out of it. I put the exercise on my calendar with reminders.
My phrase for the year: "I take no crap and eat no crap."0 -
@broncobuddee I'm going to move my weigh-in day to Mondays. Should I skip today and wait until Monday, 1/31?0
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TeresaW1020 wrote: »@broncobuddee I'm going to move my weigh-in day to Mondays. Should I skip today and wait until Monday, 1/31?
@TeresaW1020 I think we may want both, since Sunday is technically the start of the new month (at least from the spreadsheet perspective). If you skip today, you'll have no "week four" for January. But I defer to @jugar0 -
@broncobuddee I can do both! And maybe even lose a little weight in the next couple of days.
Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Friday
PW: 186.6
CW: 186.2
Month +/-: -.5
Total Loss: 78.2
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I am just putting up the new February chat thread - here it is! Please continue to weigh in here through the end of Saturday. Get started on introductions and plans for February on the new chat:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10855053/mission-slimpossible-team-chat-february-2022/p1?new=11 -
@gwamajtw91 Honestly I don't eat out often so I just tend to enjoy it. I went out to a Thai place and just picked out veggies and protein last week. With Chinese food someone always gets orange chicken and we share everything so I get into that, I just try to eat more of the vegetable-type things to get more vitamins in me. I agree with @trooworld you can always count on a gain after eating Chinese.
@trooworld Do you have trouble exercising on weekends? One of my friends here does weekend challenges, I can email you her name if you're interested.
@aimoc Welcome to Slimpossibles, I just added you as a friend too, it's nice to meet you!
@Cornanda I'm definitely no expert on doing things right on trips, even my parents who are also diabetic "moderate' by eating cookies or ice cream once a day and pastries or cereal for breakfast, I'm totally fine on my own but on family trips there's junk everywhere and I go off the rails, especially because like when I go to Seattle we go to Costco 5xs a week and "just one" cranberry orange scone is 550 calories, not counting wine by the lake and desserts. I try like you to eat healthy at restaurants but it's definitely not easy, I still work out and insist on making veggies and salad which means I do a lot of the cooking when we visit family.1 -
askewcr
Weigh in day: Saturday
Starting Weight 258.5
PW:254
CW:254
My ankle pain left yesterday but is right back this morning. I will keep resting it. Have a great day everyone!3 -
@GabiV125 - Happy Birthday! Remember that 50 is just a number. And now that it's here, it probably doesn't feel as bad as you thought it might. You have spent the last 50 years loving your loved ones and friends and sharing memories. See- doesn't that make it feel like an accomplishment?! Lists have their purpose, but you can always draw a new one.....or just crumble it up and toss it.
@Katmary71 - You are so right about vacays. It's bad enough when you have to eat out many meals, let alone be surrounded by baked goods. Sometimes I'm good at saying no, sometimes not so much!
I try to do steamed chicken and veggies with healthy sauce on the side for Chinese. Bet there's still tons of sodium. I think the healthy sauce just has less oil. Mexican, I like baked fish tacos. I try to dump on a lot of lettuce and eat some of it like a salad so I can skip some tortillas. But. Chips. And margarita salt.....
My sweet pup might be having some issues.....It's a long story, but he's old and less resilient than he used to be. We have an appt with a specialist on Tues. I'm not into high tech end of life care for pets- I just want him to be comfortable and happy as long as he can be. He absolutely worships me and it's been such a blessing to have that much love as my kids grow up and leave. Mostly he's holding his own but last night he was uncomfortable and I started to worry that he might not make it until Tuesday. I'm doing what I can and this is not something I can control. And it sucks.
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@Katmary71 I have trouble exercising any day of the week lol but less so on the weekends. I'll think about the weekend challenges and let you know if I want to contact her, thanks!
@askewcr Have you been to the doctor yet about it?
Hi all. As you might notice, I've changed my phrase for the year to a full-blown sentence lol. I think it more accurately reflects my current mindset. I have scheduled a workout for 10:00 a.m., I may have to run my husband somewhere at about that time so it may be a bit later than that but I plan on doing it. I'm going to take it slow so I don't get a migraine.
My phrase for the year: "Something needs to change…so I will take no crap and eat no crap!"0 -
Digger61
Weigh in day: Saturday
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Hi Team,
I had a little set back; I gave myself a flare by doing too much so I've just been taking it easy. It did take me 2 days to vacuum the entire house, but it looks good. I usually do laundry, change the bed sheets and vacuum on Sunday's. I'm trying to get into a routine but add more things slowly. I ordered a spare washable filter for my vacuum so one can be drying while I'm using the other one. I think I need to take things a bit slower, I keep forgetting that. Lol, I should have learned by now not to overdue. When I'm in a lot of pain I become introverted.
I went to the market 3 days ago and I felt a bit better because almost everything I wanted was in stock and the shelves were mostly full. But I am looking forward to getting the new freezer Monday Morning. I think it has to be plugged in for 24 hours before I can start adding food.
I just finished my 4th book of the month, and I started another one last night. I did try a new recipe this week too. I'm keeping up with my 2022 goals for the most part. I need to revisit those 40 things to do in 2022. It will be fun to see just how many I can accomplish.
I've been being kinder to myself; I feel smaller, and it feels good. I'm replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. I know my weight will come off slower now and I'm okay with that so long as I'm not gaining. I've been eating closer to 1200 calories a day. It's strange but when I eat breakfast, I'm hungry all-day vs fasting until 2pm. I have to keep reminding myself that I'm in the 170's now, I don't know why that is not sticking in my brain. Sometimes when I look at myself, I still see the Morbidly Obese me. I've always had trouble with my body image. I will ask my shrink about that the next time I chat with him, what his thoughts are there. I missed my January goal weight by 1 pound.
I'm still fighting the high copay for my medication; my doctor had not sent in his part of the paperwork. It's such a hassle to call the medication insurance company. I will call again on Monday to see if they have everything they need. I did get my first shipment of free medication from AbbVie.
I've been reading all the posts and keeping up with my food diary and meal planning. I'm sorry I could not participate in the water challenge; I have slightly impaired kidney function and I take a diuretic. 32 ounces of water is about all I can handle, or I feel bad, so I strive for that.
I'm looking for to the next month and I have booked marked it already.
My phrase for 2022: I got this!0 -
@broncobuddee and @TeresaW1020
I looked the Team table
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11RMXeXw3wHw8o2yFl-jXgORrSoKit96lGXi5V82GVWQ/edit#gid=2032789470
and I have question how to set user start weigh in table to see LTD field.
My worst weight is 300 lbs
, a now I have 258lb so my LTD is 42 but in table is empty
Please set or tell me how is possible to set this
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Username: bgame4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 130 lbs
CW: 130 lbs
Phrase of the year: OWN IT!1 -
Hi MS.... You have another new member heading your way ... Please welcome @mprais62 1
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@broncobuddee and @TeresaW1020
I looked the Team table
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11RMXeXw3wHw8o2yFl-jXgORrSoKit96lGXi5V82GVWQ/edit#gid=2032789470
and I have question how to set user start weigh in table to see LTD field.
My worst weight is 300 lbs , a now I have 258lb so my LTD is 42 but in table is empty
Please set or tell me how is possible to set this
@davors19 All set now! Sorry I missed that. The starting weight is pulled in from another tab ("TopStartWeights").0 -
tammymccrady6278
Weigh in day Saturday
PW 222
CW 220.5
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